Breast augmentation

May 21st, 2016

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Hello and thank you for your question. This is a great question. I tell my patients to wait 3-6 months until after breastfeeding is completed before breast augmentation surgery. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified
board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Breast implants and lift after breastfeeding

May 20th, 2016

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I recommend waiting at least 6 months upon completion of breastfeeding to allow the breasts to normalize after milk production and hormonal changes. At that point you'll know your true post-breastfeeding size and degree of droopiness and will be better able to make the best decision for your cosmetic breast surgery. For
more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery
Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the
Myths."

Breast enhancement surgery after breast feeding

May 20th, 2016

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Hi and thanks for posting your question to Real Self!

Breast feeding enlarges the breasts by increasing the size of the milk producing structures. I typically tell my patients to wait for 3-6 months after weaning to have breast implant and/or breast lift procedures. Having your consultation after completion of breast feeding (2-3 months) will give the surgeon the ability to be more accurate with you about size estimates and need for additional procedures.

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a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you
have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute
or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.